Fire and Security Installation Technician Green Building Automation

Green Building Automation; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specialized in building automation systems is seeking a Fire and Security Installation Technician. The role involves installing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems with an emphasis on high customer service standards. Candidates need a minimum of two years’ experience and NICET II certification to succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with fire alarm and security systems.
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Must have NICET II certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm systems.
• Program fire alarm, security, and access control system panels.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of low voltage circuits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Green Building Automation specializes in installing various Building Automation Controls Systems in an effort to maximize energy efficiency and building management. Our services include HVAC, Lighting, and security controls systems to ensure premium quality, high efficiency, reliable, and sustainable HVAC building solutions. Our growing company holds our services and employees to an exceptionally high standard to ensure customer satisfaction in all areas of our service.

Job Description:Fire and Security Installation Technician

This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing fire alarm systems. This shall include panel repairs and reprogramming, device replacement and/or repair, troubleshooting of low voltage circuit troubles and system testing. Candidate must be self-motivated, be organized, possess good communication skills, have a willingness to learn new systems and technologies as well as providing outstanding customer service skills.

Job Duties:

• Programming of fire alarm, security and access control system panels with the primary focus being on networked fire alarm systems.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, IT and IP networks a plus.
• Completion and submission of all required documentation in a timely manner
• On call and after-hours work required on occasion
• Some travel between Detroit and Kalamazoo offices

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with fire alarm, access control, security intrusion, sound and communications systems
• Must be able to interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications
• Good working knowledge of computers
• Applicant must have a valid drivers license
• NICET II certification

Preferred:

• NICET IV certification
• Ability to provide fire alarm design including device placement, equipment selection, battery calculations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Incumbent must show professionalism on every Job site through personal appearance and attire. The proper uniform is a logo’d Green Building Automation Shirt, along with long pants and proper closed toe shoes. Tattoos must not be visible and facial hair must be well groomed. Hard hats and steel toe shoes must be worn at all times on new or renovation construction sites. Profane language will be prohibited in all professional environments.

The employee is directly supervised by Jesse Bigelow